We have it on a daytime janitor’s authority that “Weird Al” Yankovic recorded his first single, “My Bologna,” in a Cal Poly ...

Hair experts reveal five popular hairstyles that may damage your hair and explain how to protect your strands.

Every girl and woman dreams of strong, smooth, lustrous locks that turn heads and boost confid-ence. But how often do we nurture the hair we wish for? Healthy hair has a natural life cycle of 3–6 ...

From braided ponytails to braided buns, take a look at all the best styles from ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood.

Kennedy’s Calvin Klein minimalism and grungy eyeshadow smudged to the nines, it was only a matter of time before ’90s hairstyles also returned to the forefront of culture. You can rewatch Friends or ...

As we approach the end of award season, we are looking back at some iconic natural hairstyles that made proud statements on the red carpet.

It's a good year to need help on the second level. The NFL Draft has an abundance of talent at linebacker, led by these three ...

Too much scalp sebum (from a condition like PCOS, for instance) can lead to greasy-looking hair that might require less ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux ...

Growing concerns over dangerous chemicals in hair extensions used by Black women. Studies reveal potential health risks in popular protective styles.

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. For many Black women, these “protective styles” are worn year-round to ...

Growing up in Amherst, Yasmin Brandford recalls her family being one of only about 20 Black families in the community. She started learning how to braid hair at age 7, practicing on her Barbies and ...